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Ivan Mulcahy

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International Creative Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Non-fiction: memoir/autobiography, subject-led expert non-fiction (economics, history, food, fashion, relationships), some thrillers/horror. Fiction: exceptional literary voices, ambitious storytelling, Irish writing, genre with depth
How to submit
Submit via QueryManager. For non-fiction, prepare a proposal of up to 20 pages including an overview or hook (query letter), chapter outline (synopsis), one to two sample chapters as an attachment, and an author bio with platform. For fiction, prepare a cover letter with a short pitch and author bio, a one-page synopsis, and the first 1,200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) as an attachment. Visit https://www.internationalcreative.agency or submissions to access the QueryManager link.
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Last checked 15 Jul 2026·Last verified: 15 Jul 2026
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Ivan Mulcahy is a literary agent at International Creative Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 6 to 8 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6 to 8 weeks

Notes

Ivan founded ICA in 2002 after a senior career at Reuters spanning London, New York, Stockholm, and Dublin. His clients include Ha-Joon Chang, Robert Webb, Lisa McInerney, Brian Cox, Eliza Clark, and David Mitchell. In 2024 he was shortlisted for The Bookseller's Literary Agent of the Year Award.

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